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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 27, 1846

Page

5

Reform and the Corn Laws in a Free Press Era

The piece traces the shift in British politics as Public Opinion forces Peel and the Conservative Party to abandon Protection. It notes Cabinet defections, the end of the old Tory faction, and the Reform Bill’s impact on the constitution, with focus on the Corn Laws debate and the Trade Bill’s passage in a single session. It references Lords, the Queen’s influence, and figures like Lord Sandon, Lord Francis Egerton, Lord Dalhousie, Huskisson, and Duke of Richmond.

Lord Sandon Francis Egerton Commons Crown Robert Peel Ireland Lord Ashburton House of Baring Huskisson Duke of Richmond Lord Stanley Lord Dalbrie Lord Broughaw Eease Duke of Wellington House of Commons R. Peel Leeds Mercury John O'Groat Lerwick Dnucatra Treasury Shetland Charles Hotham K.C.B Africa Coromodore United Srevice Gazette Chamber of Peers Brest Royal Navy Rowe Bologna Journal Des Débats Pilla IX Aso MM. Barbet Boissy d'Anglas Cadeau d’Acy Cornudet Dezon Jacqueminot Jamin Lafou Las Cazes J. Lefebvre A. Trier Reynard Sapey Vigiers NM. Langlois-d’Amilly Luwo M. Dufour Dubergier Bordeaux M.bigo Lisle Vienna Prince Metternich Mapard Heraldo Lisbon Duc de Palmela Duc de Pas- Vella Duc de Palmella Madrid Portugal Southampton Arrats New Zealand Graham Castor Murray North Star Hay Ysranim Pacha Hia Ibrahim Pacha Bonfort C. Dickson Mivart Belfast Pacha Liverpool Greenwich Ibrahim Pawis Hhis Suite Reform Club Soyer Sir Charles Napier Sir Charles Nepier Baxter and Pearce Long Acre Barclay and Perkina Southwark St. Paul's Bedlam Alderman Challis London Middlesex Baylis Gibbins Tug Limerick Janes Bennett County of Alderman Watson Mr. Cripps Anne Simple Ising Patrick M'Brerety Robert Tobin Redmond Browne Shannon Lismerick

A Constituency Judged by Its Fruits Debate

Colonel Sibthorp attacked Metropolitan constituencies calling a ten pound Lincoln householder equal to thirty pounders in St Giles. Mr Duncombe countered that constituencies should be judged by their fruits. The exchange mocked Lincoln MPs and lampooned calls for Irish arrests, with sharp satire on Sibthorp and Collett.

Sibthorp Lincoln St. Giles's Duncombe House of Communes Collett Ireland

Lord Granville Somerset and the Monmouthshire Liberals

An editorial praises Sir Robert Peel for Corn Importation reforms and warns Liberals against idolizing politicians who voted for the measure. It singles out Lord Granville Somerset as a steadfast opponent of Liberal policies aside from the Corn Importation Bill, arguing he embodies opposition within the party and could hinder progressive aims.

Robert Perl James Graham Sidney Herbert Lord Lin George Clerk Dalhousie Free Trade Board of Trade Lord Granville Somerset Opoose

Liberal strategy questioned over Granville Somerset candidate

A Liberal critic argues against adopting Lord Granville Somerset as the Monmouthshire pet candidate. The writer warns such backing risks a future Liberal policy setback, urging the party to favor capable MPs over clan-like support and noting Beaufort family opposition as a complicating factor.

Sir Robert Peel Vindication Amid Political Turmoil

The piece defends Sir Robert Peel against charges of duplicity and fraud over changes in Catholic emancipation stance. It reviews four allegations, disputes supporting evidence, and lauds his overall veracity while noting political volatility and the harm of abrupt policy shifts. It also touches on related commentary about tariff debates and coastal command appointments.

Robert Peel Sir Robert Peel England Lord George Bentinck Lord Liverpool Mr. Canning House of Commons Hansard Edward Knatchball Lords Home Department Drayton Disraeli Mirror Parliament The Times Barrow the Mirror Havsard Edward Knatchbull E. Knatchbull George Bentinck John Russell Roebuck

Division on the Irish Coercion Bill Defeat of Ministers

A historic parliamentary division produced a ministers defeat over the Irish Coercion Bill as the ayes and noes were counted with numerous peers and MPs listed among the tellers. The long list includes Sir CH Hases, J Cripps, Lord A Pennant, Viscount Sandon, Viscount Kemble, and many others marking a pivotal political moment.

Vast Roll of British Nobility and Gentry Names Listed

A long OCR fragment lists numerous high status titles and surnames including Dukes, Lords, Earls, Viscounts, Barons, and MPs. It names figures such as Disraeli, Forster, Russell, Ellice, and O'Brien among many others, with scattered notes and garbled remnants. The piece reads like a roster of peers and political figures, though much of it is corrupted and difficult to parse.

Protest over Corn Bill faces Lords debate and UK impact

The protest against repeal of the Corn Laws is laid before the House of Lords with arguments on food security, price stability, and effects on agriculture, industry, and Ireland. Reports cover Peel’s departure, parliamentary divisions, and international reactions alongside other global dispatches and local racing results.

Lord Stanley House of Lords Ireland St. Lawrence Montreal Quebec New York Canada United States of America

Australian Exploring Expedition Endures Harsh Desert Journey

Despatches from Captain Sturt announce the probable return of his party to Moorride, after a grueling trek from the depot. The narrative covers a 343 mile five week ride, extreme heat, scarce water, and encounters with native tribes, ending with Sturt’s convalescence and hopes to reach Adelaide soon.

Adelaide Observer Sturt Moorride Brown Lake Victoria Nation J. Morphet Sturtin Darling Depit Lake Turrens Australia Ann Adelaide Shell

Drowning at Thames and Barking Dogs at Knightsbridge

A report notes several drownings in the Thames near Charlton piers and Woolwich after bathing, with a boy found later near Warrenlave. It cites river swell from steamers and tides as a danger. Also recaps a mad bull dog attack near Knightsbridge and a Birkenhead masons wage dispute over improved pay and breaks.

Thames Harris Hare-street Flide Powis-street Woolwich River Thames Charlton Pier Lyne Warrenlave Plamstead Marshes Extoutsparpez Knightsbridge Albert Gate Hansom Madison Hammersmith Knightsbridge Chapel Burkeneeap Walker Birkenhead Leverpool Chronicle

India and China Dispatches From Bombay to Calcutta

Overland mail notes from Bombay Calcutta and Madras dated May to May 20 detail Lahore riots injuring traders and a British officer, siege actions near Kangra, governance disputes, cholera outbreaks, and monsoon travel delays. Reports include China talks, Ranoo illness, and troop movements across Scinde Punjab and Jullundur Doab amid tranquil overall conditions.

Overland Mail Bombay Calcutta Madrasa Ceylon Hong Kong Lahore Brind Lawrance Edwardes Kangra Julundur Doab Wheeler Scindo Dum-Dum Bengal Anjar Cutch Charles Napier Sir C. Napier Scinde India Golcondah Madras Presidency Simlah Poonah Beas Kote Kungrie Loodianah Cecil Native Infantry Feroveaheh Bombay Times Iugia Aden Sutlej Europe Five Rivers Bousay Manketa Yooda Madras Delhi China Suaseang Eine Jullundur Kote Kangra Punjab Todos Juliendur Goomsoor Egypt N.W 60Th Rifles Meerut

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